Why today? Why not? It’s my mother’s birthday. She is 86. Born 1930. Happy birthday, dear mother.That’s a good road marker but not the reason my new life begins today. As I woke up this morningan enormous longing rose from a long-smoldering unquiet in my soul, broke the surface and the silence.It didn’t scream. It calmly whispered: My new life begins today.

My spirit stretched, reached, opened to a hunger. For more. To throw off the smothering fog of Thoreau’s“quiet discontent.” To be more. To see more and reflect more of God’s glory poured daily into this life

I told my drowsy wife. “That sounds good,” she mumbled. I told both my sons. They were amused. I textedit to my daughter in her new life at college. My new life begins today.

And it’s already begun. I had two song ideas before I got out of the shower. I have FIVE books begunthat need finishing. I have a song three weeks old for my daughter that I still need to sing to her. It’s aboutgetting a grip on time passing. In my new life I don’t have time for that kind of irony. I have a Broadwaymusical in the works with some inspiring friends. I need to connect and reconnect with others. I even​had a new book idea today called, “My New Life Begins Today.”

Great! I still have both your newsletters. Its been a long road and I'm so glad you are stepping onto new pavement today. Its also talk like a pirate day. Sail on me hearty!

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David Holloway

9/19/2016 11:45:51 am

I am excited for you brother. The reality is that many people have limited resources when it comes to creativity! YOU my friend do not! You are limitless, so go write it, sing it, dance it, paint it, and shout it! We are the ones that will benefit!

Billy - LOVE it! Not surprising, also, your new life begins the same day Rich Mullins' new life began in heaven....hmmm....he had an influence on you I do believe! Looking forward to following your blog!

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Diana Durrill

9/19/2016 12:43:10 pm

Happy birth-day! (New life day!) I earnestly hope we are on that "need to connect" list! Love to you all!

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Sharon Yates

9/19/2016 01:11:37 pm

Looking forward to reading your blog. Happy Birthday to your Mom; and Happy New Life Birthday to you!!! Looking forward to your new songs and books. Blessings.